Packaging Engineer (Onsite - Brookings, SD)

SOLVENTUM•Brookings, SD

4d•$106,000 - $145,750•Onsite

About The Position

Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, develops healthcare solutions at the intersection of health, material, and data science. The Packaging Engineer designs and develops packaging and supports product launches, cost reduction, continuous improvement, and sustainability initiatives. The role is onsite in Brookings, South Dakota, and may involve up to 10% domestic or international travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status. The position requires either a completed bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline, or a high school diploma/GED and four years of packaging, product, or manufacturing engineering experience. Additional experience in packaging design, materials, testing, CAD, project management, technical communication, artwork development, medical-device manufacturing, and packaging validation may be beneficial. The expected U.S. compensation range is $106,000–$145,750, including base pay and variable incentive pay if eligible. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits. Employees are expected to comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline, completed and verified before starting; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and four years of packaging, product, or manufacturing engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Experience with packaging design, manufacturing processes, and package testing activities.
Experience working with packaging materials and distribution environments.
Experience using CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience applying analytical and project management approaches to packaging-related projects and initiatives.
Experience communicating technical information to stakeholders through verbal discussions, presentations, and written documentation.
Experience developing packaging artwork.
Experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment.
Experience performing packaging validation activities and applying testing standards such as ASTM and ISTA.

Responsibilities

Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
Select packaging materials, including corrugated boxes, plastics, foam, paper, and films.
Reduce packaging costs while maintaining product protection.
Support new product launches by supporting new packaging specifications.
Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new materials and packaging technologies.
Lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.